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counter-response noun[ C or U ] (alsocounterresponse)uk /ˈkaʊn.tə.rɪˌspɒns/ us /ˈkaʊn.t̬ɚ.rɪˌspɑːns/ an answer or a reaction that replies to or opposes a previous answer or reaction: Her comments led to a spiral of response and counter-response from interested parties. A therapist might encourage you to challenge your old assumption, "everything must be perfect" with a counterresponse "It's not worth worrying about small things." Resistance and counter-responses are almost inevitable. In a counterresponse to the article's author, he conceded the point. The defense attorneys can file a counter-response after ten days. When a rival acts in a way that elicits a counter-response, the rivalry intensifies. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Reacting and responding act on something adverse reaction Babinski reflex backlash bat bat something back hypersensitize non-response non-responsive on your toesidiom overreact reaction reception sensitivity step step up to the plateidiom strike while the iron is hotidiom supersensitivity ticklish toe |